CURRENT and FUTURE TEACHERS and WRITERS: Join us for an afternoon of creativity and inspiration--and learn more about English and Humanities opportunities at Chadron State. The following events will also be shared via ZOOM. (Contact mevertson@csc.edu for log-in information or if you have any questions). English & Humanities Meet & Greet3:30 to 4:00 PM Old Admin #227 Learn more about the programs we offer, meet faculty … Continue reading Join us for Creative Writing Day on Jan 20th!
Morose Joy: A Response to Kooser’s “Father”
By Carl Hinman Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Carl's post was inspired by his reading of the poetry of Ted Kooser. Over the past semester in our class, we have talked in great detail about the theme of home In this … Continue reading Morose Joy: A Response to Kooser’s “Father”
My “Home Place”
By Alyx Gragg Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Alyx's post was inspired by her reading of the Nebraska novelist Wright Morris Barber Pole/Main Street in "Lone Tree," page 97 in The Home Place I chose to write my reading response of … Continue reading My “Home Place”
Mundane Beauty: A Response to Kooser’s “Old Lilacs”
By Kayliegh Sughroue Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Kayliegh's post was inspired by her reading of the poetry of Ted Kooser. Over the past semester in our class, we have talked in great detail about the theme of home and what … Continue reading Mundane Beauty: A Response to Kooser’s “Old Lilacs”
White Butterfly: A Response to Kooser’s “Lobocraspis Griseifusa”
By Alison Smith Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Alison's post was inspired by her reading of the poetry of Ted Kooser. Throughout this semester while reading different writers, the home has been a common theme. Home is different for every person … Continue reading White Butterfly: A Response to Kooser’s “Lobocraspis Griseifusa”
A Nebraska Frontier Family Home
By Mickey Douglas Students in ENG 442 are sharing their reading responses to the Major Nebraska Writers we have encountered this Fall. Mickey's post was inspired by her reading of Mari Sandoz. Mari Sandoz, a Major Nebraska Author, wrote about home and family. She writes in great detail about the Nebraska Sandhills and her early … Continue reading A Nebraska Frontier Family Home
Where in the world is Dr. Coughlin?!
Dear CSC Friends: As you return to campus this fall, it might occur to you that I have not been in my office very much this semester. In fact, it might also come to your attention that I apparently don’t even have an office anymore. If you are in any way concerned about this, please … Continue reading Where in the world is Dr. Coughlin?!
Wordplay: Do Emoji’s Count As A Language?
Wordplay is a blog project featuring posts from students enrolled in ENG 320 Grammar and Linguistics (Fall 2019) Do Emoji’s Count As A Language? Tara Gentz Language is an ever evolving form of art, and emoji’s are no different. Emoji’s have captivated the 21st century mind, including my own. There is nothing more exciting than … Continue reading Wordplay: Do Emoji’s Count As A Language?
Wordplay: Sentence Structure
Wordplay is a blog project featuring posts from students enrolled in ENG 320 Grammar and Linguistics (Fall 2019) Sentence Structure Tacie Lucas What is sentence structure? Is it that important when writing a paper or even talking? Sentence structure is very important when writing papers and communicating. If we didn’t have sentence structure, grammar … Continue reading Wordplay: Sentence Structure
Wordplay: What the **** Is Up with Swearing?
Wordplay is a blog project featuring posts from students enrolled in ENG 320 Grammar and Linguistics (Fall 2019) What the **** Is Up with Swearing? by Jessica Whetham The ambiguity that exists in the English language can be quite confusing to people who are not familiar with it, but can be fun for people who … Continue reading Wordplay: What the **** Is Up with Swearing?